I, like others, are keeping watch on Hurricane Katrina, which is threatening New Orleans as I write this.

It is a scary thought to think that New Orleans might not be the same after tonight. The fact that it will most likely be flooded for weeks, and the fact that the city lies below sea level, means that there will be tons of damage. Flooding up to thirty feet deep. Can you imagine that?

The city lies between Lake Ponchartrain and the Mississippi River with dikes to protect the city on both sides. On top of that, there are many swamps and lakes in that area as well. Snakes and alligators will be able to venture further into civilization than normal as well.

I have been to New Orleans a few times and found it to be a lovely city, with a beautiful history. I have posed with Civil War cannons in Jackson Square, partied on Bourbon Street, eaten beignets at the Cafe du Monde on the Mississippi River. I can't imagine it changing.

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"I believe that no matter what you do, no matter how hard you try, you can not baptize cats." - Larry the Cable Guy

A Tennessee man and an Alabama man were both fighting in a war and were captured by the enemy.
"Before we put you to death," said the enemy, "do you have any last requests?"
"Yes," said the Alabaman. "Could you play 'Yeah, Alabama' before you shoot me?"
"Sure," said the enemy. "How about you, Tennessean?"
"Could you shoot me before you play 'Yeah, Alabama?'"